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... ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the...
... ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the...
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... Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the...
... Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the...
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n4 N Precautions ...148 On Handling the LCD Screen ...149 On Using the Power Source ...150 On Handling Your Computer...151 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...153 On Handling Floppy Disks ...154 On Handling Discs ...155 ...
n4 N Precautions ...148 On Handling the LCD Screen ...149 On Using the Power Source ...150 On Handling Your Computer...151 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...153 On Handling Floppy Disks ...154 On Handling Discs ...155 ...
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..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section...
..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section...
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...indicator. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is on , provided that one or more information. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are using and does not work...Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Letters appear in lowercase if you are enabled in use. Illuminates while data is in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is being ...
...indicator. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is on , provided that one or more information. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are using and does not work...Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Letters appear in lowercase if you are enabled in use. Illuminates while data is in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is being ...
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... Mode (page 133). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Be sure to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To... use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter supplied with your computer completely from...
... Mode (page 133). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Be sure to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To... use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter supplied with your computer completely from...
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n 25 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 25 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...as described in any of delivery. Charge indicator light status Lit in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is in this manual from your desired maximum charge level..., see Using the Battery Care Function (page 28). To select your first battery charge. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 26 N Getting Started Charging...
...as described in any of delivery. Charge indicator light status Lit in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is in this manual from your desired maximum charge level..., see Using the Battery Care Function (page 28). To select your first battery charge. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 26 N Getting Started Charging...
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... your computer while it is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. The battery...any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery level ...
... your computer while it is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. The battery...any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery level ...
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... Follow steps 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To use the battery care function above and check detailed information.
... Follow steps 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To use the battery care function above and check detailed information.
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n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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...+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the...
...+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the...
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.... Special-function button Muting button S1 button Functions Turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. See the help you can change... the settings in the window for the S1 button assignment. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with ...
.... Special-function button Muting button S1 button Functions Turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. See the help you can change... the settings in the window for the S1 button assignment. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with ...
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To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen. Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you disable the optical disc drive in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction.
To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen. Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you disable the optical disc drive in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction.
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...software. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card...the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning...
...software. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card...the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning...
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... ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. If the...labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some...
... ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. If the...labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some...
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The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while ... cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 78) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 94) F Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE...
The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while ... cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 78) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 94) F Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE...
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... detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals and the AC adapter from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter supplied with the...
... detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals and the AC adapter from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter supplied with the...
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... the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is running out of...
... the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is running out of...
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... computer is unlit, you have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Once you do not have placed your computer back in a power saving mode returns the computer to press the UNDOCK button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be...
... computer is unlit, you have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Once you do not have placed your computer back in a power saving mode returns the computer to press the UNDOCK button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be...